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Old May 5, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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30-5 Nm (22-4 ft-lb)
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Motorrr
Amen to the value of this brake upgrade!
I'm without a Bentley or Haynes Manual-what is the recommended torque number for the 7MM allen head guide pins?
thank you for your time.
MOTORRR
I know its not much, not sure but about 25ft.lbs. Frankly, I don't bother to torque mine...snug them down then half a grunt
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Banjo bolt torque?

I found the info. for the guide pins buried in another post.

30.5 Nm or 22.4 ft/lbs. for the guide pins.

But what about the banjo bolt torque for the front brake lines- Anyone know

that one?

Thanks, MOTORRR
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Cristo,
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Motorrr
Amen to the value of this brake upgrade!
I'm without a Bentley or Haynes Manual-what is the recommended torque number for the 7MM allen head guide pins?
thank you for your time.
MOTORRR
30 Nm or 22 ft-lbs.


Steve
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Motorrr
I found the info. for the guide pins buried in another post.

30.5 Nm or 22.4 ft/lbs. for the guide pins.

But what about the banjo bolt torque for the front brake lines- Anyone know

that one?

Thanks, MOTORRR
The Bentley manual says 40 Nm.

Steve
 

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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Banjo bolt torque?

Thanks Steve-
I appreciate your help.
40 Nm for the front caliper brake line banjo bolt....
MOTORRR
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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Bump for a great thread.
 
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